Science View - Season 14 / Year 2025
Season 14 / Year 2025
Episodes
Origami Engineering - Unfolding Hidden Potential
Japan's traditional papercraft, origami, has come to be used in engineering, as researchers observe insects and other specimens to develop "crease patterns" that can be utilized in diverse fields.
The Hidden Possibilities of Mushrooms
From regulating the body's internal clock, to possibly curing Parkinson's disease, mushrooms have been revealing one amazing ability after another!
Robotic Avatars for Remote Work
Robotics engineer HARUNA Masaki is intent on making life better in developing countries. He's designing remote-controlled robotic avatars so that more people can do various work from home.
A New Glue from Algae
Part plant and part animal, microscopic euglena algae have been used as foods and bio-fuels. Now they're helping produce an adhesive that could be used in car manufacturing.
Special Episode: Creating Blood Vessels! A Life-Saving Transplant for Heart Failure
An all-new approach to treat heart failure. With eight clinical trial surgeries completed, we explore Osaka University's groundbreaking approach using iPS cell-derived heart muscle cell transplant.
Point Clouds for 3D Visualizations
This episode looks at the "point clouds" for 3D data visuals used in architecture, archaeology, and autonomous driving. Plus, robots learn new moves.
Ant Talk: Communicating Through Sound
This episode looks at leaf-cutter ants that grow food, and shake their bodies to communicate through vibrations. Plus, humans might grow spare teeth.
Special Episode: Breath-Taking Science - How Intestinal Breathing Could Save Lives
What if we could breathe with our intestines? Prof. Takanori TAKEBE proved it in pigs and is working toward human trials. A new hope for newborn babies and people with respiratory failure!
Hexagons: A Coincidence or the Workings of Nature?
Discover the science behind nature's favorite shape, the hexagon. Plus, a cutting-edge drone uses insect antennae to sniff out scents.
Seawater Breakthroughs: The Next Great Resource
Japan turns to seawater to tackle global issues with desalination technology and hydrogen generation. Plus, a robot that enhances pianists' abilities.
Parasite Planet
Cutting-edge research has shown that parasites add to the complexity and diversity of the ecosystem. In Japan, discoveries have linked coexistence with parasites to autoimmune disease treatment.
Protecting Corals with Genetic Technology
Bleaching is destroying coral reefs around the world. But a Japanese marine biologist is now using genetic analysis technology to protect corals.
Marine Plastics (Part 1): Finding Them
A Japanese marine research team looks for plastics on the Pacific Ocean floor, 6,000 meters down. Plus, monitoring neutrinos to better understand the Earth's long-term future.
Marine Plastics (Part 2): Identifying Them
A survey expedition field tests new equipment to automate the mapping of marine plastics. Plus, using robots, AI, and VR to study how humans learn to think.
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